Become a fully licensed AZ truck driver with Ontario’s most comprehensive MELT program.
TTCC’s industry-leading, 260-hour AZ Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program prepares you for a successful, long-term career as a professional transport driver. Our ministry-approved training blends in-class instruction, extensive hands-on truck time, advanced skills development, and lifetime employment support to ensure graduate success.
Why Choose TTCC for AZ MELT Training?
Our program is built for real-world trucking careers. Students train on their choice of automatic or standard transmissions, receive air brake Z endorsement, and access industry-leading safety facilities and tools such as skid training and unlimited simulator practice (never used as a substitute for truck hours).
We also help thousands of students each year access funding programs that can cover some or all of their tuition — often with non-repayable living allowances.
Course Highlights
260 Hours of Professional AZ Truck Driver Training
- 2 weeks of classroom training
- 6 weeks of hands-on truck training
- Choice of Automatic or Standard Transmission
- TTCC Air Brake Advantage™ (Z Endorsement)
- E-log training
- Border crossing procedures
- Dangerous goods (TDG) awareness
- Load securement training
- Hands-on dump truck experience
- One-on-one or group training options
- Books and training materials included
Advanced Add-Ons at No Extra Cost
- Unlimited Road Tests
- Unlimited Simulator Training (never replaces real truck time)
- Skid School at our Nationally Recognized Skid Pad Facility near Belleville
- Introduction to Heavy Equipment Operator (available at select campuses)
- Lifetime Job Placement Assistance
- Road Test Guarantee
What You Can Drive With a Full Class AZ Licence
A Class AZ licence (with air brake endorsement) allows you to operate all vehicles covered by Class A, D, F, and G licences, including:
| Vehicle | Description | Ideal For | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Tractor-trailers of any weight, air brakes (Z Endorsement required), trucks pulling trailers over 4,600 kg including double trailers | Long-haul, cross-border trucking, logistics careers | |
 | Straight trucks up to 11,000 kg, dump trucks, tow trucks | Local/regional trucking, construction, municipal services | |
 | Tractor-trailers pulling low-capacity trailers (utility, horse, recreational) | Towing small trailers professionally or recreationally | |
 | Ambulances, regular buses up to 24 passengers (excluding school buses) | Emergency services, small passenger transport | |
 | Operation of air-brake-equipped vehicles | Certification to drive vehicles equipped with air brakes | |
FREE Class C Licence included in the AZ Course
Your AZ MELT package automatically includes a Class C licence at no extra charge.
A Class C licence allows you to drive:
A regular, non-school bus with more than 24 passengers
Vehicles covered by Class D, F (ambulance), and G licences
When you’re at DriveTest for your AZ written exam, you only need to answer a few additional questions to add the C classification. We show you exactly how to do it.
Choose Your Transmission
Will you exclusively be driving trucks with automatic transmission?
YES
Jump to AZ Auto.
NO / UNSURE
Jump to AZ Standard.
Why is the transmission important?
AZ trucks can have automatic or standard (manual) transmissions. The type of truck you use for your road test determines which trucks you are legally allowed to drive in Ontario. To avoid restrictions on your licence, we encourage training and taking the road test in a manual truck.
Many long-haul, regional, and vocational trucks use standard (manual) transmissions, while newer highway and delivery fleets increasingly use automatic or automated manual transmissions. If you have an employer in mind, ask which type of transmission their fleet uses.
At TTCC, our AZ MELT training is available in both automatic and manual. We highly recommend training in manual to give you full flexibility.
The Manual Transmission Advantage
Expand Your Career Horizons with Manual Transmission Training
Driving a manual transmission truck may seem intimidating, but with the right training and support, it’s easier than many expect. Manual training not only unlocks a full AZ licence but also equips you with skills that make you more versatile and in-demand across the trucking industry.
At Transport Training Centres of Canada (TTCC), our experienced instructors guide students step by step, using proven teaching methods and advanced simulators. Most students gain confidence quickly and are shifting smoothly in just a few weeks. Our road test guarantee ensures you can succeed, no matter your starting experience.
Manual training also positions you for long-term career growth. Jobs requiring manual transmission often offer better pay, wider opportunities, and increased mobility across Canada’s transportation, logistics, and construction sectors.
Automatic Transmission (Restricted Licence)
Automatic training is available for students who prefer a simpler introduction to truck driving or who plan to operate exclusively automatic vehicles. TTCC provides the same expert instruction and simulator support for automatic learners, helping you build confidence and skills safely.
While automatic training can meet your immediate goals, manual training remains the best way to maximize career flexibility and open more opportunities.
Train at Little or No Cost
This AZ MELT program qualifies for multiple funding streams. Many TTCC students pay little or nothing out of pocket — and may also receive government living allowances during training.
You may qualify for:
- Government grants
- TTCC in-house grants
- WSIB
- Better Jobs Ontario
- Indigenous Band Funding
- Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) for employers
- Employer/industry tuition reimbursement
- Paid on-the-job training partnerships
Learn more about funding your training on our Financing Options page.
Our team helps thousands of students each year access government or private funding that doesn’t need to be repaid. Let us help you too.